I had some photoshoots here and there. But, I'm done for the holidays. It's kind of boring, and melancholic for me. Back when I was in my original world, I used to celebrate Christmas and new year with my family.
But now, in this world, I'm all alone. Kind of lonely you know?
Maybe that's why most fanfic protagonists are either orphans or has no other living relatives.
Well, I do miss them.
But hey, the author placed me in this world for a purpose. So, let's find that purpose.
I began cooking, just fried chicken and ordered a cake to celebrate Christmas.
I was in Mei's apartment.
I switched as Mei, took some pictures, and reverted back. I ate dinner, chilling, and watched some classic movies.
Days passed.
I mostly just spent the holidays as Philip. I went to the gym, almost slipped and killed myself, ah, typical life. And well, it's already New Year.
My first New Year in this world. Pepper and Reynaldo invited me for dinner. It felt nice to spend New Year with some people I know, well, not me, but Mei.
I bought a cake. I couldn't think of anything else to bring.
"Ah, Mei! Come in, come in, make yourself at home!" Pepper excitedly greeted me.
"Here." I handed him the cake. "Thanks for inviting me, Pep." Pepper and Reynaldo's apartment is cozy, a nice fireplace, and well, the decorations are very....new year spirit.
Reynaldo came out of the kitchen, taking off the oven mittens. "Mei!" He shouted, and opened his arms.
I hugged him in response. Reynaldo isn't a stranger. He's been working with Pepper for a few years now, and been with Pepper for a very long time. Reynaldo works at their event planning business, because of that he's often busy.
I took my seat, as we began eating dinner. They know that Mei doesn't have any family.
And I'm glad that at least I wouldn't spend my New Year all alone.
I like talking with them, it's fun, and I feel at ease.
"A friend of ours, has recently adopted a baby." Pepper initiated the conversation.
It's all about a friend of theirs adopting a baby. And that they were also thinking about adopting for some time now.
"That's good for you both." I replied.
"Actually, Mei...." Pepper took a deep breath. "I think it is very important for you to be real with yourself. I have been working with you for a year now, and well..."
"I'm not a lesbian."
Pepper often brings this up.
"No. No, of course not." Reynaldo chimed in. "We just wanted you to...well be comfortable...We are a gay couple after all, so when it comes to these things, we are very perceptive.."
I chuckled. I would never.
Dinner was nice. We talked for some time, and I had to go home.
"You can stay with us, Mei." Pepper and Reynaldo insisted.
"I have some plans for tonight." I lied. And, well it somehow worked. I drove home, bought a case of beer. And just, sat at my balcony, watching the fireworks.
...
I haven't abandoned my studies. Though I do modelling gigs using Mei. I've also been planning on going back to university. I used to be a political science student, and I kind of liked being one.
Aside from the numerous books I have to read, and the repeated discussion about Karl Marx. It was fun.
But I'm still contemplating. My schedule is booked with Mei's fashion week. It was better if I had two bodies instead of one, it could makes things easier for me to move around.
Or I could just rely on Mei, and continue with my modelling career.
But, think about it, if the system one day dissappears, and all I got is thousands of dollars in my bank account do you think I'd survive?
Well, yes. I could.
But, all the money ain't mine. It's under Mei, if I lose the ability to transform as Mei, then I'd lose everything. Though I have been slowly stuffing some of the money under my name.
Well, I might even die if the system dissapears.
A few million dollars could save me. I could buy a nice lodge, in the middle of the forest, and then all of a sudden I turn into dust.
Which then leads to the topic of studying? Should I even study, even if this world is going to end? Well, Yes. Hell, even if heroes and villains exist, they are still bound by human laws.
Civil War is an example.
And I at least want something attached to my name. Mei has a good career, but what about Philip? what about the real me? I can't just abandon my real self.
Because of that, I've been thinking about it. I should at least get a good degree.
Bitcoin? I bought thousands. I might even become a billionaire, but even so, I could never come close to Tony Stark and how rich the guy is.
Anyways, my degree is the same. I want to study politics, and maybe, I'd run for office? It was a figment of my imagination, but hey, maybe?
As for my classes and Mei's schedule, I was thinking of only enrolling some classes that wouldn't align with fashion week. It might take me 5 years to graduate, but hey, if I get the degree, all's worth it, right?
I'm thinking of enrolling next year.
Also I have been thinking about it, especially with the system. I'm not saying, Mei's not enough. I'm saying that although I have 7k fame points, I could use some more boost?
I have also been contemplating the points, it was a gamble right? I had to spend some of my points to get more points. It's like when you're gambling, at first you get so many wins, then when you had enough and risk it all, you lose everything.
Kinda silly, but its reality.
Anyways, I have been staring at some of the templates I could buy. There are many useful ones, beautiful too, that I'm sure could earn me many points.
But, another problem would be my schedule. I could take some time off, tell Pepper that I'd be taking a break, while I work on the other template.
I know, I know I said I was content with Mei.